CORRECTIONS: (applied Sep 20, 2002)The pattern for the badge was inadvertently omitted from the first printing of the pattern. (both Knit and Crochet Versions). There are also corrections to the graphs for the police station and whistle, as well as a number of minor versions to both the crochet and knitted versions..
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

This pattern features images cross-stitched onto a Tunisian crochet background. Honor the member of the police force (or the child who dreams of being one) with this special Wool-Ease® throw. Each block is stitched in a solid color after which the images are created with duplicate or cross stitch. Click here for the knit version.

Crochet Commemorative Police Throw

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®

GAUGE:

18 sts + 17 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Basic Afghan Stitch (BAS).

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Basic Afghan Stitch (BAS)Row 1 (1st Half): Pull up loop through top loop only in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, keeping all loops on hook. Do not turn.Row 1 (2nd Half): Yo and pull through first loop on hook, * yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, rep from * across. Do not turn.Row 2 (1st Half): Pull up loop from under 2nd vertical "bar" of previous row and from under each vertical bar across, keeping all loops on hook. Do not turn.Row 2 (2nd Half): Rep second half of Row 1. Rep Row 2 for pattern. When piece is desired length, fasten off by working slip st in each bar across.

NOTES:

NOTE: Each panel is worked in afghan stitch backgroud with cross stitch embroidered motif.

EMBROIDERYWork cross stitch and embroidery on all panels by following charts, centering each motif on its panel.

VERTICAL PANELS Work all panels with MC.Bottom: Ch 9, work 76 rows BAS. Sew between Cap and Motorcycle blocks.Middle: (Make 2) Ch 9, work 98 rows BAS. Sew one between Whistle and Police Station blocks, and one between Police Station and Dog blocks.Top:Ch 9, work 78 rows BAS. Sew between Police Car and Badge blocks.

HORIZONTAL PANELS AND BORDERS Work all panels and borders with MC.Top Border: Pick up 189 sts and work 9 rows BAS.Middle: Pick up 189 sts and work 9 rows BAS. Sew to top panel.Bottom: Pick up 189 sts and work 9 rows BAS. Sew to middle panel.Bottom Border: Rotate afghan and pick up 189 sts across bottom edge. Work 9 rows BAS.Side Borders:Pick up 266 sts along side of afghan. Work 9 rows BAS. Repeat for other side.

FINISHINGEdging: With MC and crochet hook, sc evenly around afghan, working 3 sc in each corner.Picot Row: *Work 5 sc, ch 3, slip st into top of last sc; repeat from *, working 3 sc in each corner.Whistle Cord:With MC, ch stitch cord following photo for placement.

I've had this pattern for a few years and am finally making it for my godson. There are some technical flaws. The number of chains in the beginning of each piece need to be increased by one(1) for the "turning" chain of the afghan stitch. If you follow what they say, you are one stitch short on each panel. Also, the total number of stitches for the middle row is more that the top and bottom. You have to take off 5 stitches from the whistle panel. The cross stitch graphs are set for the knitted instructions. You need to count and recenter the stitching. I had to completely regraph the police station panel as it is way too long. Knitting and crocheting do not translate across so some editing needs to be done.

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